What is the severity of CVE-2010-0045?

CVE-2010-0045 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0045?

To fix CVE-2010-0045, upgrade Apple Safari to version 4.0.5 or later on affected Windows systems.

What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0045?

CVE-2010-0045 affects Apple Safari on Windows versions prior to 4.0.5, including 4.0.4 and earlier.

What type of attack does CVE-2010-0045 allow?

CVE-2010-0045 allows attackers to open local files and potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0045 if I cannot upgrade Safari?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2010-0045, and updating Safari is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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CVE-2010-0045

critical

9.3

CWE

12/3/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-0045: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 12 2010(Updated: )

Apple Safari before 4.0.5 on Windows does not properly validate external URL schemes, which allows remote attackers to open local files and execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mobile Safari	<=4.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.3
Microsoft Windows

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38671

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0045?
CVE-2010-0045 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0045?
To fix CVE-2010-0045, upgrade Apple Safari to version 4.0.5 or later on affected Windows systems.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0045?
CVE-2010-0045 affects Apple Safari on Windows versions prior to 4.0.5, including 4.0.4 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0045 allow?
CVE-2010-0045 allows attackers to open local files and potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0045 if I cannot upgrade Safari?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2010-0045, and updating Safari is recommended to mitigate the risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0045?
CVE-2010-0045 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0045?
To fix CVE-2010-0045, upgrade Apple Safari to version 4.0.5 or later on affected Windows systems.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0045?
CVE-2010-0045 affects Apple Safari on Windows versions prior to 4.0.5, including 4.0.4 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0045 allow?
CVE-2010-0045 allows attackers to open local files and potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0045 if I cannot upgrade Safari?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2010-0045, and updating Safari is recommended to mitigate the risk.